South African football news

Floyd Samba lit up this tie up with a debut that will have the 17-year-old grinning for a while as it featured a superb goal in each half that ensured Manchester City advanced to face Brighton in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup. Samba has an older brother by a year, Tyrone, who is also in the academy, their father be…

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Former USWNT head coach will start role immediately Andonovski has won two NWSL championships Former Kansas City Current sporting director Vlatko Andonovski is already back in the NWSL, with the Chicago Stars announcing Thursday that he has been hired as the chief soccer officer of the last-place club. Andonovski’s…

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have poked fun at next opponents Southampton ahead of their Championship fixture this weekend.

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Carabao Cup match news from the 7.30pm BST kick-off Live scores | Maresca waits on 2023 apology | Mail Michael 8 min: Bouaddi loses the ball for City, but Kovacic is there to mop up before flashing the youngster a knowing look. 6 min: Norwich on the counter-attack and Allan works back to stop Yongwa from crossing. T…

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All the goals and latest news in the 8pm BST kick-offs Live scores | Bournemouth’s big night | Email Scott TNT’s Connie McLaughlin asks Celtic boss Martin O’Neill to “talk to us about the thinking behind” replacing goalkeeper Sam Johnstone with Viljami Sinisalo … and receives an unnecessarily abrupt and cranky respo…

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Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is set to resume his duties at Tannadice after an enforced medical absence.

Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.

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Is JJ Gabriel set for Real Madrid? And former Gunners Aubameyang & Jesus keep scoring!

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Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle was forthright in the away dressing room at Elland Road on Monday night following a chastening 4-1 defeat against Leeds United.

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BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on legendary guitarist and Man City fan Johnny Marr, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Manager Phil Parkinson has received some encouraging words from co-owner Rob Mac as Wrexham seek to respond to their 6-0 Championship loss to West Ham United.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.

After David Gray's departure, what direction might Hibernian go now when it comes to identifying a replacement?

With Barcelona racking up seven-goal thrillers, Real Madrid could not afford a collapse. Enter the forward quietly turning into José Mourinho’s ultimate secret weapon José Mourinho called and Carlos Espí came to his side. It was late, it was noisy and it was almost over – the match and maybe even something more – wh…

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Dan Bardell and Sam Dalling to discuss the Carabao Cup, Sunderland’s triumphant return to Europe and look ahead to the weekend’s major action Continue reading...

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New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.

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Seamus Coleman is not included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the forthcoming Nations League matches against Kosovo, Israel and Austria but Sheffield United's Liam Kitching receives a first call-up.

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Raphinha scores a hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Racing Santander 7-2 to maintain their perfect start to the La Liga season, with the defending champions top of the table after six wins.

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No player in Europe's top five leagues has scored more goals than Donyell Malen since his Roma debut in January - BBC Sport examines his transformation.

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Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the narrative" around him.

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Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.

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